Before Gettysburg, there was Decision in the Desert (1985), which simulates WWII’s North African campaign. Expect hex maps, endless sand, and the occasional tank battle that feels like a chess match with explosions. SSI’s attention to historical accuracy means this isn’t a quick “pick up and play” title—it’s for strategy buffs who don’t mind poring over numbers. The desert setting may look monotonous, but it forces you to think carefully about supply lines and positioning. If you’ve ever wanted to argue logistics with Rommel, this is about as close as you’ll get on DOS.
How to play Decision in the Desert
Game modes: single-player
To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
Decision in the Desert runs in your browser thanks to the Emularity library.
More about Decision in the Desert
Status: abandonware
Genre: strategy
Released in: 1985
Publisher: MicroProse Software
Developer: MicroProse Software
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